My new calling rig 6BR

[sunbuilder]

Stiller Predator action,repeating)

24" Lilja #4 12 twist / 6BR

Conquest 3.5x10x44

Also have another barrel chambered for 6.5x47 Lapua Improved

Thinking about doing a 20 VarTarg barrel too.

Built by Neil Jones in Saegertown Pa.

I did M.Bryant conversion to magazine and it feeds great.,6BR)

Been shooting 75gr Vmax with Varget looks very promising, sub MOA, need some better weather to do any serious load development.

 

[Forum Boss]

Scott,

I liked your rifle enough that I featured it in today's Daily Bulletin. Tell us more about the stock. And maybe you can explain to folks about the magazine conversion.

http://www.6mmbr.com/bulletin.html

What did the Conquest cost? Great choice in optics, but I know the price has been going up.

What's the all-up weight on the rifle, and what's the twist rate on the 6.5x47 barrel?

I also recommend you try the 80gr Berger Varmint bullet. It was quite a bit more accurate in my rifle than the V-Max, producing some groups in the high 1s!

 

[sunbuilder]

Moderator,

Overall weight of this rifle w/scope is around 8.5 lbs., not what I would call ultra light, but very comfortable to carry. I don't like to use anything lighter than a #4 contour barrel, a rifle with a little more "heft".

I bought the CDL Rem 700 stock from Stocky's.com,liquidation sale) for $130.00. Neil installed pillars and bedded action, opened barrel channel up. A composite stock would be lighter, but I like the feel of wood and stability of laminates.

All metal work was Cerama-coated for a durable matte finish,baked on ceramic treatment)

Maybe you could attach a link to Mike Bryant's article describing magazine conversion here too. I used that to do mine.

The 6.5x47 Lapua Imp. barrel is 24" long with a 1-8" twist.
I did the improved version because I already had a set of custom dies built by Neil Jones for my 6x47 Imp.. All I need to do is install new,6.5mm) bushings, and good to go. Dave Kiff designed my reamer with this in mind.

I have not shot 6.5 yet because I am hunting for yotes, and will be waiting for better weather to do load development. focusing on the 120gr-130gr projectiles.,deer not coyotes)

Ordered a .378 bolt for my Predator a couple of months ago, hopefully I can do the 20 Vartarg this spring.,Maybe go a little crazy and get another bolt with Mag face to do a 300 wsm too)

Then I'd have all my bases covered HA HA.

I am a guide for Ron Dube in Cody, Wy. for Yellowstone Wilderness Elk, so I am able to participate in Ziess's outfitter-guide program, allowing me to use these premium optics at cost. I would be using this line of optics anyway, great products worth the price.

I think a switch barrel rig is a great way to go for hunting because gun feels the "same" no matter what cartridge you happen to be using. The benefits of being a "one gun shooter", with flexibility of full spectrum cartridge use.,30gr to 200gr bullets)
A custom rifle with 4 switch barrels, would be a lot less expensive than 4 complete rifles too.

Fun project !

I really enjoy this website! Lots and lots of detailed information, and very knowledgeable membership. Super group. I have learned a great deal here.

Thanks!

Scott S

 

[Forum Boss]

Scott,

Nice report. I'll append that to the Bulletin Item.

I agree with you on the utility of switch barrels...

For those interested, here is the link to the article in which Mike Bryant explains how to modify a magazine to work with the 6mm BR.

http://www.6mmbr.com/Rem700magfix.html

Here's a screen shot: